ipod software cd?
hello people of the forms. iv got some questions. I have the chance of buying a windows ipod but the catch is that it comes with no software cd.
does ne1 know if I really need this cd?
if I download itunes is taht all that I need to creat playlists and copy my mp3s to the ipod?
the ipod comes formated for mac. can I reformat it for windows without the cd?
the computer I hope to be running this on is running windows xp pro with built in firewire on the mobo. id also like to try to run it under win98se w/ a firewire pci card on another pc.
if some ppl can help me w/ my Qs id really appreciate it! thx!
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acw2097] at [2007-11-9 15:12:03]
# 1 Re: ipod software cd?
no , the cd only delivers stuff you can (or have to) download. like the 2.1 ipod software. itunes is on the net too. and there are so many free windows software aound here. look at pochoirs.de under ::soft. and download everything you can find there, ca. 10 win freeware ipod related softs... welcome to the ipod community
# 2 Re: ipod software cd?
All you need to get your iPod working is iTunes ( http://www.apple.com/itunes) and the Updater ( http://www.apple.com/ipod/download).
That's is.
Adam
# 4 Re: ipod software cd?
Originally posted by grimmet
no , the cd only delivers stuff you can (or have to) download. like the 2.1 ipod software. itunes is on the net too. and there are so many free windows software aound here. look at pochoirs.de under ::soft. and download everything you can find there, ca. 10 win freeware ipod related softs... welcome to the ipod community
I would have thought so but I'm having some problems.
I own a 1st gen 10gig pod Mac version (there were no windows ones when i got it). I usually use it with my TiBook but I did get Xplay to connect it to my PC. When iTunes PC came out I downloaded it straight away, as Xplay was ok but certainly no iTunes. I installed iTunes PC no worries but when I connected the pod it said "Ipod detected but no software installed. Please install the software that came with on your CD or download it from www.apple.com"
Now which software are they talking about? I downloaded the 1.3 updater but that doesn't do anything (I had updated my pod from my Mac ages ago). Any ideas? Please tell me I don't have to install that piece of #### Music match for it to realise there is an ipod there?
# 5 Re: ipod software cd?
my WinIpod works great, the disc that came with it didnt even work for me... i just downloaded the updated, downloaded Ephpod, (i had the Itunes freezing problem) and i was good to go.
# 6 Re: ipod software cd?
johnboy:
Just download the 1.3 Updater (http://www.apple.com/ipod/download) (make sure to grab the 1.3 version for your iPod).
Install it on the PC, run it and click the "Restore" button. This will convert your MiPod to a WiPod. You can then use iTunes on it no problem.
Adam
# 7 Re: ipod software cd?
heh since then i bought a 40 gig pod and did as you said, downloaded 1.3. it turned my new pod into a winpod. i havent checke dyet but i take it it can still be used on a mac?
# 8 Re: ipod software cd?
Well, if you have a 40GB you should be using the 2.1 firmware, not 1.3
You can use it on a Mac, but it's best to format it for use on a mac using the 2.1 Updater for mac.
Adam
